House Passes Bill Enabling 403(b) Plans to Invest Using Collective Investment Trusts
The measure would extend access to the investment vehicles, commonly used in 401(k) plans, to...
Editors' Picks
Nomination Period Open for 2027 Plan Sponsor of the Year
PLANSPONSOR is asking for help identifying organizations that demonstrate exceptional leadership in helping employees prepare...
Survey Findings
50% of responding defined benefit plan providers outsource investment management services for at least some clients.
Top Stories
Auto-Features: Are Plans Measuring Up to the SECURE 2.0 Industry Standard?
The benchmark question is no longer ‘Do we have auto-enrollment?’ but ‘Are our defaults strong enough to produce successful outcomes?’
Prudential Urges DC Plans to Make Lifetime Income a Default
The proposal suggests a solution for Americans with savings that are not structured to generate steady income throughout retirement.
Participant Interest in Investing Retirement Funds in Private Assets Rises
Surveyed workers reported more knowledge, comfort with including alternative investments in their retirement plan portfolios, Schroders’ survey found.
Latest
IRS Raises 401(k) Contribution Limit to $25,500, IRA Limit Remains $7,500
The 2027 limits take into account cost-of-living adjustments, and they will affect pension plans and other retirement-related items.
EBRI: Employers Owe Billions in 2025 Health Costs Under No Surprises Act Arbitrations
New federal data clarify what health plans owe beyond initial payments in surprise-billing disputes.
House Passes Bill Enabling 403(b) Plans to Invest Using Collective Investment Trusts
The measure would extend access to the investment vehicles, commonly used in 401(k) plans, to plans serving teachers, nonprofit workers...
Number of 529 Accounts Grows During Back-to-School Season
ABLE accounts also continued upward momentum in Q3 2026.
Opinions |
Wider Access to Qualified Charitable Distributions Would Benefit Everyone
Faith-based examples show why, writes the executive director of the Church Alliance.
Alts in DC: The State of the Industry
Speakers at a joint ICI and DCALTA conference discussed key considerations that may shape industry uptake of private-market investments.
Marsh Announces Deal for Wilshire
The acquisition is expected to close in early 2027, according to the firms.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
PLANSPONSOR Roadmap 2026 Livestream Series: Retirement Income
Implementing a retirement income solution in a defined contribution plan is not a product decision, but a governance decision with long-term implications. Join PLANSPONSOR's Retirement Income livestream series to get practical guidance and learn about resources to develop decision frameworks that can be taken back to plan and investment committees.
Latest in Surveys
Latest in Surveys
2026 Defined Benefit Administration Survey
Industry Intelligence Spotlight
DC Survey: Participant views on AI and private markets
Invesco's new DC Pulse Survey of plan participants focused on their views on AI and private markets.
Sponsored by Invesco
2026 NQDC Plan Trends Report
Access Newport’s 2026 report for benchmarking data and insights to make more informed decisions about NQDC plans.
Sponsored by Newport, an Ascensus Company
Plansponsor Magazine
PLANSPONSOR Magazine, published bi-monthly, brings you the ability to stay informed on crucial issues and the latest in innovative solutions.
subscribe nowFeatured Stories
Cover
Did You Know You May Be A Fiduciary?
If you sponsor a qualified retirement plan, you take on that weighty...
2026 Plan Sponsor of the Year
The Plan Sponsor of the Year finalists will be recognized—and the winners...
Rules/Regs
Inside the DOL’s ‘Alts’ Rule
When Daniel Aronowitz, assistant secretary of Labor and head of the Employee...
2026 Service Stars
The PLANSPONSOR Service Stars program recognizes recordkeeping staff who provide exemplary service...
Total Benefits
Breakdown of the Workforce
Who is working and how sponsors can use benefits to help fill...
Get the latest news every weekday